Toyota Land Cruiser

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Introduction » How to troubleshoot ecu controlled systems
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A large number of ECU controlled systems are used in the LAND CRUISER. In general, the ECU controlled system is considered to be a very intricate system requiring a high level of technical knowledge and expert skill to troubleshoot. However, the fact is that if you proceed to inspect the circuits one by one, troubleshooting of these systems is not complex. If you have adequate understanding of the system and a basic knowledge of electricity, accurate diagnosis and necessary repair can be performed to locate and fix the problem.

This manual is designed through emphasis of the above standpoint to help service technicians perform accurate and effective troubleshooting, and is compiled for the following major ECU controlled systems: The troubleshooting procedure and how to make use of it are described on the following pages

System Page

1.  Engine DI-1
2.  Automatic Transmission DI-358
3.  ABS & Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) & Brake Assist (BA) System DI-502
4.  Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column DI-656
5.  Supplemental Restraint System DI-690
6.  Wireless Door Lock Control System DI-936
7.  Theft Deterrent System DI-953
8.  Cruise Control System DI-979
9.  Engine Immobiliser System DI-1002
10. Body Control System DI-1038
11. Driver Door Control System DI-1089
12. Multiplex Communication System DI-1127
13. Navigation System DI-1151
14. Rear View Monitor System DI-1268
15. Air Conditioning System

FOR USING OBD II SCAN TOOL OR TOYOTA HAND-HELD TESTER

• Before using the scan tool or tester, the scan tool's instruction book or tester's operator manual should be read thoroughly.
• If the scan tool or tester cannot communicate with ECU controlled systems when you have connected the cable of the scan tool or tester to DLC3, turned the ignition switch ON and operated the scan tool, there is a problem on the vehicle side or tool side.

1.  If communication is normal when the tool is connected to another vehicle, inspect the diagnosis data link line (Bus line) or ECU power circuit of the vehicle.
2.  If communication is still not possible when the tool is connected to another vehicle, the problem is probably in the tool itself, so perform the Self Test procedures outline in the Tester Operator's Manual

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How to proceed with troubleshooting